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Remember Pet for Joy It Brought, Not Its Death

December 6, 2023 by Christopher Mannino

A father struggles to help his son remember a pet brought much happiness to a family before the sorrow of its passing.

Filed Under: National, relationships Tagged With: cats, coping, death, emotions, grief, life lessons, loss, pets

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Coping with Pet Loss in Your Family

October 24, 2022 by APW

What’s the best way for coping with the death of a pet, be it furry, feathered, or finned? Tips to help you on grieve, mourn and heal.

Filed Under: National, relationships Tagged With: coping, death, emotions, grief, loss, pets, tips

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Pet’s Death Teaches Family How to Express Grief, Mourn

October 19, 2022 by Christian Lemon

When you bear witness to a pet’s death, you grieve alone but mourn together. But what if your kids aren’t on board with the plan?

Filed Under: National, relationships Tagged With: cats, death, emotions, grief, life lessons, loss, pets

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Cat-Shaped Hole Grows in One Family’s Hearts

July 19, 2021 by Jason Greene

Our family cat had an important job that I didn’t realize. But it’s a role she and her furry companions have known all along.

Filed Under: National, relationships Tagged With: cats, coping, death, grief, growing up, loss, pets

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Puppy, Toddler Have This Parent Trained Like a Pro

September 30, 2019 by Pete Gilbert

Who ate poop? Who peed in the bushes? Who bit mom? Sometimes its hard to know if it’s your puppy or toddler who did the deed.

Filed Under: National, relationships Tagged With: dogs, humor, pets, toddlers

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Preserving Childhood Innocence by Burying the Unfortunate

March 27, 2019 by Andrew Knott

Several years ago, we had a cat. He was sleek, moved effortlessly, and annoyed us to no end. In fact, […]

Filed Under: National, relationships Tagged With: death, growing up, loss, love, pets

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